SLOW-COOKER CHEDDAR BACON BEER DIP

Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip image

My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Use your favorite beer or ale, but steer clear of dark varieties. -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h20m

Yield 4-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

18 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup amber beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 green onion, thinly sliced
Soft pretzel bites

Steps:

In a greased 3-qt. slow cooker, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mustard and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in beer, cheese and all but 2 tablespoons bacon. Cook, covered, on low, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 3-4 hours., In the last 30 minutes, stir in heavy cream. Top with onion and remaining bacon. Serve with soft pretzel bites.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.